Import Data of Sweet Potatoes in the U.S. in 2024
In the year 2024, a significant quantity of sweet potatoes was imported into the United States. Here's a breakdown of the import data:
1. Quantity of Imported Sweet Potatoes
The total weight of imported sweet potatoes was an impressive 2,401,571,560.73 kg. This equates to approximately 957,091.89 TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units).
2. Countries Exporting the Most Sweet Potatoes to the U.S.
| Country | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|
| Belgium (BE) | 5,792 |
| China (CN) | 5,222 |
| Thailand (TH) | 3,456 |
| Peru (PE) | 3,301 |
| Lao (LA) | 2,913 |
Each of these countries exported a substantial amount of sweet potatoes to the U.S. in 2024. The top loading ports for each country are as follows:
| Country | Port | Number of Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium (BE) | Antwerp (42305) | 5,723 |
| China (CN) | Yantian (57078) | 2,062 |
| China (CN) | Qingdao (57047) | 838 |
| China (CN) | Ningbo (57020) | 606 |
| Thailand (TH) | Laem Chabang (54930) | 1,902 |
| Peru (PE) | Puerto Manzanillo (22556) | 964 |
| Peru (PE) | Cristobal (22518) | 923 |
| Peru (PE) | Panama Canal ?C Caribbean (22519) | 444 |
| Lao (LA) | Puerto Manzanillo (22556) | 956 |
| Lao (LA) | Callao (33303) | 699 |
| Lao (LA) | Duran (33131) | 208 |
3. Top Sweet Potato Exporters to the U.S.
The following is a list of the top shippers who exported sweet potatoes to the U.S. in 2024:
- ORNUA Co Operative Ltd (828 Shipments)
- Theppadungporn Coconut Co Ltd (633 Shipments)
- Emsland Staerke GmbH (608 Shipments)
- KMC Kartoffelmelisfabrikken Amba (522 Shipments)
- La Fournee Doree Atlantique (467 Shipments)
4. Top Sweet Potato Importers to the U.S.
The following is a list of the top importers who imported sweet potatoes into the U.S. in 2024:
- Shuman Farms Inc (731 Shipments)
- [Unspecified] (5,769 Shipments)
- [Unspecified] (5,698 Shipments)
- [Unspecified] (5,441 Shipments)
- [Unspecified] (4,523 Shipments)